French Onion Dip

Name: French Onion Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup beef broth (low-sodium); 1 cup sour cream; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Creamy, luxurious dip with deep caramelized onions, Gruyère, and sour cream. A modern French-inspired appetizer that's become a trending party favorite.

55 minEasyServes 8165 cal/serving

FrenchAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

1.5 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
1 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2

Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced yellow onions and stir to coat. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 40-45 minutes until the yellow onions are deep golden brown and caramelized. This slow cooking is key for flavor.
4

In the last minute of cooking, add 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and stir well.
5

Remove from heat and let the yellow onions cool slightly.
6

In a bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Stir until smooth.
7

Fold in the cooled caramelized yellow onions and 1/2 cup beef broth (low-sodium).
8

Taste and adjust seasoning. Discard fresh thyme and bay leaf if they were added as sprigs.
9

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives. Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or vegetable crudités.

Questions

Can I make French Onion Dip dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup sour cream, 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does French Onion Dip keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double French Onion Dip?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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